Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Appointment of Godfrey Weitzel as Brigadier General of Volunteers]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01115 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: 17 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 48.9 x 40.3 cm. Order a Copy
Also signed by Edwin McMasters Stanton as Secretary of War, and by Edward Davis Townsend as Assistant Adjutant General. Townsend attests that this appointment is recorded in the Adjutant General's office. Serves as an official United States Presidential form for appointments, containing an image of an eagle at the top of the page and a knight's helmet, weapons, and musical instruments resting amongst several flags at the bottom of the page. Contains a blue War Office seal.
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